EWM Process Expert - job 2 of 2

As an EWM Process Expert at Bosch, your responsibilities include defining and developing standardized logistics processes for the new EWM factory template, aligning requirements with internal and external stakeholders, and converting them into IT needs for implementation. You'll also be responsible for testing, verifying, documenting IT processes in SAP EWM, conducting fit/gap analysis during project workshops, and actively seeking improvements for the SAP EWM factory template.

To qualify for the EWM Process Expert position at Bosch, you should possess a completed university degree in Economics, Logistics, IT, or a comparable field. Additionally, experience as an SAP consultant or process manager in supply chain management is essential. Familiarity with warehouse management systems, specifically SAP WM or EWM, as well as strong communication skills and conceptual thinking abilities are also required.

A successful EWM Process Expert at Bosch must have deep knowledge of warehouse management systems, specifically SAP WM and EWM, along with familiarity with transport management (TM), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASR), and manufacturing logistics. Experience with various production management concepts such as Kanban and JIT (just-in-time) supply is also valuable.

In the EWM Process Expert role at Bosch, you can expect around 30% of your time to be dedicated to international travel. This travel is essential for project rollouts, allowing you to collaborate with teams and stakeholders worldwide to ensure the successful implementation of logistics processes.

Bosch offers a comprehensive range of benefits for EWM Process Experts, including 22 to 27 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, a hybrid work program, and support for your health and well-being. Additional perks include private health insurance, paid health checkups, continuous learning opportunities, and various development programs to further your career.

When answering this question, you should highlight your hands-on experience with SAP EWM, detailing specific projects you've worked on, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them. Emphasize your role in optimizing processes and any significant outcomes achieved through your efforts.

Discuss your methodology for identifying key areas for standardization, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders to ensure buy-in. Share examples of successful implementations and how you measured the impact of these standardized processes.

Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to structure your answer. Describe the project context, your specific role, the challenges you faced, the actions you took, and the successful outcome or lessons learned from the experience.

Explain your conflict resolution strategy, focusing on active listening, empathy, and clear communication. Provide an example where you successfully mediated a conflict and ensured the project remained on track.

Discuss relevant metrics such as order picking accuracy, order cycle time, inventory turnover, and storage density. Explain how you use these metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive operational efficiencies.

Share how you leverage data analytics to inform logistics decisions, improve processes, and enhance overall performance. Provide examples of data-driven improvements you've implemented in previous roles.

Mention resources such as industry publications, webinars, professional networks, and relevant conferences. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning and adapting to disruptive innovations in supply chain practices.

Discuss your training approach, including tailored training sessions, hands-on workshops, and comprehensive documentation. Emphasize the importance of feedback and support for team members to ensure successful adoption of new systems.

Detail your experience in facilitating workshops with diverse teams, highlighting cross-cultural communication skills, and strategies for keeping discussions on track. Share a success story where your moderation led to valuable insights or decisions.

Express your passion for logistics and supply chain management, and how Bosch’s commitment to innovation and quality aligns with your professional values. Highlight what excites you about the opportunity to contribute to Bosch’s global impact.